Hi, from the East Coast of South Africa. Today is day-12 of a strict 21-day lock down. No international air travel. No local or regional air travel. All inter-provincial road travel banned. Road blocks on all national highways to enforce the ban. So nobody can move about and we are all requested to stay indoors. All schools and universities closed as well.
Now for the good news out of a population of 55 million only (as of today) 1686 CV cases and 12 deaths in the country.
Now more bad news. All alcohol outlets closed from day 1, so no alcohol drinks available, unless you managed to stock up. Even worse, no cigarette or tobacco to be sold, so all those outlets also closed. Today I read that they have also closed all mobile phone outlets/shops. No walking about or jogging or even walking your dog allowed.
Other than that as long as you practice "social distancing" you may go to the pharmacy/drug store for chronic medicine. Supermarkets to only allow the sale of essential goods. You may go to these places, but should you be stopped in a roadblock, better have all your ducks in a row. And, if travelling in a 4-seater vehicle, only the driver in front and single passenger in rear of vehicle permitted. Petrol stations have remained open, but customers are few.
Thank goodness they have not banned the internet, so we can at least Skype the grandchildren and relieve stress by Silently Hunting. When I retired I never thought that life after working could be so hectic.
